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September Horoscopes: Eclipse season is here!

Be sure to read your horoscope for your sun, moon and rising sign!

Powerful shifts and fresh beginnings are on the horizon! The Pisces Lunar Eclipse clears away what you’re ready to release, while the Virgo Solar Eclipse plants the seeds for new opportunities. With Mercury and Venus offering supportive energy and Mars entering Scorpio later in the month, September is an ideal time to take action and bring your ideas to life. (For more details on these transits, see my previous post).

Let’s see what this month has in store for your sign!

Aries
September asks you to move with both courage and patience. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th speaks to you through your dreams and subconscious, urging you to release a karmic tie, lesson, or pattern before stepping into something new. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st shakes up an aspect in your health or work, inspiring a disciplined change that produces favorable results. Mars moving into Scorpio on the 22nd, fires up your passion and drive, while sharpening your strategy for overcoming challenges. Aries, this month, your wins are quiet, internal, and deeply transformative.

Taurus
Connections are front and center this month, Taurus. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th spotlights your friendships and group dynamics, asking you to consider if it’s time to make a change. Venus moving into Virgo on the 19th helps you discern the value of quality over quantity in your social life, resulting in a smaller but more meaningful circle. The New Moon Solar Eclipse on the 21st brings fresh energy for creative projects, romance, and new friendly faces. By the end of September, you’ll feel much clearer about who truly deserves your time and energy.

Gemini
September asks you to pause and reflect before making any big moves, Gemini. Uranus retrogrades in your sign on the 6th, turning your focus inward and sparking internal insights instead of outside changes for about 2 months. During this time however, a solid plan is forming quietly. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th highlights career shifts and asks if you’re ready to update your goals. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st brings a fresh start at home or with family, laying new groundwork for the future. By month’s end, patience meets perspective, and the pieces begin to click into place.

Cancer
Learning and personal growth take the spotlight this month. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th helps you get out of your head and adopt a softer, more intuitive perspective. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st sparks new beginnings in communication, study, or travel, expanding your worldview and connections. Mars entering Scorpio on the 22nd ignites your creative spark for romance or personal projects. Cancer, step beyond your comfort zone, you’ll be surprised at how much progress you can make in a short time.

Leo
September is about endings that make space for meaningful new beginnings. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th helps you release what drains your energy; whether financial, emotional, or spiritual. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st opens the door to an opportunity pertaining to income, skills, or stability, but it will require commitment and consistency. Mars in Scorpio later in the month inspires you to find new ways to anchor your energy through healthier boundaries. Real growth comes not from controlling others’ perceptions Leo, but from consciously releasing yourself from them.

Virgo
This is a pivotal month for you. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th reveals where healing, adjustment, or release is needed in your relationships. Then, the Solar Eclipse in your sign on the 21st sparks a personal rebirth It’s an opportunity to reset patterns, refine goals, and step into a sharper, more empowered version of yourself. With both Mercury and Venus moving through your sign this month, you’ll have the clarity, words, and confidence to make upgrades exactly where they’re due.

Libra
September opens with reflection, then builds momentum as you finish strong. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th encourages you to release habits or thought processes that undermine your health and well-being. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st opens the door for restoration and inner healing, reminding you that retreat and rest are just as essential as action. When Mercury enters Libra on the 18th, your words carry extra grace and influence, helping you express your truth and needs with confidence.By the time Mars enters Scorpio on the 22nd, you’ll be rebuilding your energy with renewed power and focus.

Scorpio
This is a month of passion and purpose for you Scorpio. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on September 7 breathes life into your creative side, love life, or whatever it is that makes your heart happy. Something may end, but if it does, it clears space for more authentic fulfillment. The Virgo Solar Eclipse on September 21 turns your attention toward groups, networks, and future potential, encouraging you to align with those who support you, and release those who don’t. Venus in Virgo on the 19th further supports beneficial collaborations and alliances. When Mars powers into your sign on the 22nd, this energy is pure alchemy. Direct it toward what you most want to create.

Sagittarius
September shifts your foundations with powerful eclipses, Sagittarius. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th highlights home and family matters, prompting closure, healing or fresh starts that help you move forward. The Solar Eclipse in Virgo on the 21st opens doors in your career and public life, offering an opportunity to redefine your goals or professional direction. Mid-month, both Mercury and Venus encourage you to plan carefully and communicate clearly to make any decisions or changes stick. By month’s end, you’ll notice your inner stability and ambition are reflected in your surroundings.

Capricorn
September is quite an exciting month for you! The Lunar Eclipse on the 7th dissolves the mental clutter that has been living rent free in your head. What’s done is done and this eclipse helps you to release it. The Virgo Solar Eclipse on the 21st initiates a fresh start as you explore new options perhaps through education, leveling up your skills or travel. When Mars enters Scorpio on the 22nd, a group endeavor or future goal comes together under your direction, leading to bigger opportunities ahead.

Aquarius
Money, resources, and responsibilities take center stage this month, Aquarius. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse on the 7th reveals financial or energetic imbalances, inviting you make changes or release what no longer sustains you. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st ushers in a fresh perspective regarding shared resources, debts or commitments, inspiring you to seek or negotiate more equitable arrangements. Both Mercury and Venus transiting through Virgo, support planning and conversations that help you construct a solid foundation. By September’s end, you’ll know which investments (emotional or financial) are worth building on.

Pisces
September puts the spotlight on you, Pisces. The Lunar Eclipse in your sign on the 7th invites you to turn the final page on an old chapter and embody the version of yourself that feels more authentic now. The Solar Eclipse on the 21st recalibrates relationship dynamics, opening the way for new partnerships or changing how you engage with current ones. With Mercury and Venus moving through your relationship sector, your words carry power; helping you form agreements, connections, and opportunities that feel genuinely supportive.

Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She can be contacted through her website: www.firemoonalchemy.com

Pisces Full Moon Eclipse 9/17/24: Messages, Insights & Crystals.

Below is a written transcript of the video:

The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 17th is the first set of eclipses on the Virgo-Pisces axis that will continue until early 2027. This partial eclipse can also be considered a preview of the energetic signature we can expect to see when the north and south nodes shift away from the current Aries-Libra axis and onto the Pisces-Virgo axis in early 2025.

This transit occurs at 25 degrees in Pisces. Look up this coordinate in your personal natal chart, as this will give you an inkling of what areas of your life will be most affected by this lunar event.

Eclipses are known to facilitate change. As a lunar eclipse, this transit’s effects will be in general, more internalized, or this energy may reveal its wisdom and messages through the people closest to you. Acting as a metaphorical mirror, they may question or challenge you in some way. If this is your experience, pay attention to how you feel and what internal dialogue comes up for you during and after the interaction. Do your best to respond, not react. There is a message and/or lesson here for you. Go ahead and crack open that oyster and discover for yourself, the pearl of wisdom hidden inside.

Vivid dreams, epiphanies and insights are also likely to occur about a week before and after the full moon. Especially for my natural empaths out there. These intuitive “hits” serve as inspiration for new ideas, creative endeavors, plans, goals, healing, innovative solutions, and healthy perspective shifts. Be sure to journal your thoughts so that you can revisit and expand upon them later.

Opposing the moon, is the sun in Virgo, which is helping us to balance out all this watery energy. The Pisces-Virgo axis is where you are encouraged to find a way to bridge the two worlds of the spiritual and the physical, the dreamer and the doer. Even the best ideas need a practical plan of action, to manifest them into reality.

The sun and moon’s square to Jupiter in the sign of Gemini is a challenging aspect that can heighten mental activity during this time. You may be overthinking a situation or are finding it difficult to stay on task. Jupiter in Gemini may also stir up some gossip, so be careful of making assumptions, and do your best to stay in your own lane. This placement can also have you feeling quite energized and over-optimistic, which may have you tempted to take on more than you can realistically handle. If you are noticing any of these signs, this is your message that you need to ground your energy a bit. Take a step back, breathe, and slow down, in order to gain some clarity.

On a supportive note, the sun and moon form a beneficial aspect with Uranus in the sign of Taurus. Uranus, the planet of surprise and innovation, is here to shake things up in a positive way. This aspect is shifting the collective energies to align with opportunities and breakthroughs, especially related to Taurus themes of personal finances, physical health, self-esteem, love, beauty, and personal values.

This full moon transit will likely mark a significant turning point that serves as the catalyst for a positive shift or change. But I want to mention here, that there is no need to rush into a decision or plan (more on this in a moment). This is but the first of an approximately two-year eclipse cycle occurring on the Pisces-Virgo axis. And as I mentioned before, the north and south nodes, officially move onto this axis in January 2025. So, the first of the year, may be an opportune target date for some of you, giving you time to plan and/or prepare accordingly.

On a personal note, I am noticing this transit is having a surreal effect on the collective psyche. To put it simply, things just feel out of sorts right now, not everything is as it seems…

For those of you seeing this, my advice is to consider embodying the qualities of the High Priestess archetype of observing more and saying less for the time being. Her emotions and intuition serve her, not the other way around. Don’t be so quick to reveal your hand. After the full moon, when the energies even out, things will become clearer, and you’ll be glad that you did not succumb to an emotional impulse.

Some crystals that may help you process the heightened emotional and spiritual energy of this full moon lunar eclipse are:

Amethyst: Corresponding to the crown chakra, this stone is known for its calming and spiritual properties. It enhances intuition and one’s connection to the higher realms. Amethyst helps you stay centered and grounded, boosts self-esteem, and aids in overcoming addictions, unhealthy habits and subconscious patterns.

Labradorite: Labradorite with its beautiful flashes of color, helps you release old patterns and embrace change. It offers protection and enhances psychic abilities at the same time, making it an ideal choice to work with when tapping into Pisces dreamy, intuitive energy.

Aquamarine: This blue-green stone supports emotional release and helps you communicate your feelings more effectively. It promotes a healthy balance between your emotions and your practical side, which compliments the full moon lunar eclipse on the Pisces-Virgo axis quite well.

Selenite: This beautiful soft white crystal, is used for cleansing and connecting to higher realms. It is an ideal crystal to use when working with the moon as it is named after Selene, the moon goddess. It clears out negative energy and raises your vibration, allowing you to be a clear channel for spiritual insights and wisdom that may come through in the weeks leading up to and during, this full moon eclipse.

Smoky Quartz: One of my personal favorites, smoky quartz is an excellent grounding stone that neutralizes negative energy and helps to keep you calm and centered mentally and emotionally, which makes it ideal to wear, hold, or have in your space when you need a stabilizing influence.

Red Jasper: This red crystal connects you to the earth and promotes stability, strength, balance and endurance. Corresponding to the root chakra, this stone energizes, yet is grounding at the same time. It helps you stay positive while you navigate life’s challenges and changes, and keeps you focused on moving forward to achieve your goals.

Have a wonderful full moon!

Pisces Tarot Messages for August 2024: Four of Swords

Four of Swords from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck

Pisces sun & rising, your tarot card theme this month is the Four of Swords. This month you are urged to take a break, slow down, and recharge your batteries. This card speaks of taking a pause, not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually. You’ve been through some battles Pisces, and you’re tired. Put down your sword for a bit and allow yourself some well-earned rest.

In your personal life and relationships, The Four of Swords encourages you to practice self-care and to be selective of who you spend time with. It’s okay if you need a break from your social circles, the people that know and care about you will understand. Try your best to make time for some soul-searching and introspection to realign the balance of your material and spiritual worlds. If you are cross watching and are in a relationship with a Pisces or other water sign, give them the time they need and you will see your relationship flourish.

Of course, I understand not everyone can just pack up and take a vacation. But slow down whenever you can. And this can be quiet evenings at home, taking lunch breaks in the park or a quiet area, going to the beach for a day or weekend, taking a long bath, Netflix and chill on the couch, etc.

Also, I am intuitively getting the message that some of you may want to practice active listening which will not only help ease the pressure on you in conversations, it gives you the opportunity to focus on what the other person is saying, instead of your mind racing thinking about what you are going to say next. Practice calm breathing techniques to stay present. You will be amazed at how favorable connections can be formed with this simple technique that requires little effort on your part. Now, keep in mind, it can be difficult to disconnect with some people once they get going, so healthy boundaries are a must. Keep your interactions short, as this card indicates your tolerance for other’s people’s energies is quite low right now.

Career-wise, this is a great time to focus on planning rather than action. Pisces, this card indicates some down time, and keep in mind Mercury goes retrograde this month as well, so if things aren’t progressing as you’d like, use this time constructively by reviewing your goals and strategies so that you are ready take action when it is time to move forward.

Lastly, your physical health and well-being should be a #1 priority this month. Some of you may be dealing with health challenges now or as I mentioned before, your vitality is quite low. Pisces, if you have not done so already, this is your message to adopt practices that enhance your mental, spiritual, and physical health. Meditation, gentle exercise or yoga, dietary adjustments, and getting adequate rest will help you rejuvenate. I’d like to remind you that self-care isn’t selfish; it’s necessary. As the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup.

The Four of Swords is your message that in August, it is of utmost importance that you make space for rest and reflection as it is vital for your overall well-being. You’ll see your vitality and productivity improve immensely once you give yourself the time you need to rest, heal and recover.